Colorado man among two who die while climbing in Argentina

Jan. 1, 2013

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The Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. — Relatives and friends say a Colorado man and an Oregon man have died during a climb of Mount Aconcagua in Argentina.

The Oregonian and KGW-TV report that 42-year-old David Reinhart of the Portland suburb of Lake Oswego died last weekend while climbing the 22,841-foot peak in the Andes. Eric Nourse of Colorado also died during the expedition. Eric’s twin brother, Greg Nourse of Portland, survived.

The Oregonian reports that Eric and Greg Nourse grew up in Gold Beach, Ore. Eric is a Colorado resident, but it is unclear where he lived in the state.

Reinhart was a managing director of Portland-based Felton Properties, a commercial property company. Felton Properties’ chief executive Matt Felton says Greg Nourse called last week by satellite phone to say that Reinhart had altitude sickness. Felton adds that both Eric and Greg Nourse eventually went to try to find help.

Craig Reinhart, a brother of David Reinhart, has traveled to Argentina. He says the climbers loved the outdoors, each other and their families.